Fire 7 tablet (16 GB, Black, Ad-Supported) + Amazon Standing Case (Black) + Screen Protector (2-Pack)

Bought this for a reason most people probably would not, but I purchased this to make it into a streamdeck for my Twitch account. Honestly, it works amazing. As the way it stands there are so many android apps (Free) that turn tablets into such great tools you cannot pass it up. It has multiple pages with multiple buttons that can do everything say an Elgato stream deck could do. It may not have the "physical" button feel, but this is much cheaper! It has worked through many streams and recordings. The buttons always work and you can even get into the "coding" side of making custom buttons for different things while streaming. All of this was just for streaming! Imagine the other uses it could be for the price! The screen size is big enough where the buttons are large enough to see and read. The screen is clear enough for me to see the buttons from even far away (other side of the room). The touch screen has not lost any responsiveness and the battery life is fantastic. If I do not crank the brightness to 100 this has lasted me multiple full-length streams. P.S I got a tablet stand for it. It's amazin.

Excellent product and price

Just received and so far quite happy with the speed and performance, time will tell on the supposed longer battery life than our original Fire 7 it replaced. We were surprised to find the battery was totally discharged when we received it and would not even turn on without charging. Charging DOES still take 4 hours just like the old unit, a little inconvenient in this age of fast charging but even with a higher wattage charger it only shortens that time slightly (from what we've read). Our original was from 2012 and was setup more as an e-reader that could go online. This one is a tiny tablet that happens to have the Kindle e-reader app installed. We'll see how much we can customize our library to make it feel more familiar. Given the price was 1/2 that of a new Kindle paperwhite I think we'd choose this one again in a heartbeat if it works as well as our original Fire 7 that lasted 13 years!

This is either a great tablet or a terrible one, depending on who you are and what you want out of a tablet. If you are a kid who wants to play games, this is not for you. It simply cannot run many of the more popular games out there. It's just too slow and limited. If you are a student that is looking for something to do your homework on, this is not your tablet. Too slow, too limited, and the inability to run Google apps is a serious issue. I was able to attend a Zoom class with it, so there's that, I suppose. If you want to create videos, no. Just no. It can be done, but any other tablet would be better! For work? Only if you have a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Even then your phone would be a better choice. So who is this tablet good for? Anyone going on a long trip. It's small and easy to carry. You can use your wired ear buds. It can use huge SD cards. You can load it up with enough movies, TV series, Kindle and Audible books, and music to get you through months of waiting for flights or on long train rides. It's something to hand to your kids when they get crabby in the car. It is perfect for people who are worried about their tablet being stolen. Openly using an iPad makes you a potential target in some places. A Fire 7 tablet? Not so much. And if it is stolen it is easily replaceable and Amazon makes it easy to clear everything off the tablet remotely. Anyone who wants to protect their data. Using public Wi-Fi is sketchy. One can set up a Fire Tablet without any bank or credit card or other sensitive data on it so that there isn't as much risk. Anyone who wants a really cheap color Kindle. No, the Fire Tab 7 doesn't have a Paper White screen and some people may not like reading on it. But the screen is good enough for the vast majority of readers. The tablet is light enough to hold for hours, and the screen is large enough to hold a typical book. I have several better tablets but if I just want to read I grab the Fire 7. Anyone who is broke. The Fire 7 doesn't do most things as well as most other tablets, but it CAN do them (in most cases). If you can't afford anything better, then the Fire 7 is great!

I snagged this latest 12 th gen 7” fire tablet at one of amazons sales $39 in late 2023. The latest chip and 2 gigs RAM makes a real difference compared to a 7” fire I had a couple or so years ago. Last one was basically useless, slow, crashed, and the book reader could not even smoothly do page curl turns. BUT THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT. IF YOU ARE A BOOK READER I ASSURE YOU THERE’S A LOT TO LOVE HERE. (and see one more surprising positive below in my update). The kindle app is flawless and almost snappy on this device. Page turning page curls are smooth and totally free of stutter or lock up like the earlier generation. It has a LOT of nits of brightness - surprisingly VERY bright even for my somewhat older eyes. Making text a bit larger is great (if your vision can use that help) and the screen resolution is totally fine for reading text, no issues at all even though it seemed like it’s a bit lower resolution in its specs. I leave it full brightness and still the battery lasts forever. Given a choice of the e-ink kindle costing much more, and this tablet (I have both) this little 7” fire tablet is FAR SUPERIOR FOR BOOK READING THAN THE e-ink tablet: it is more responsive, agile in changing text size, and lots of nits of brightness for easy reading. If you buy it ONLY as a dedicated book reader, and especially if you get the $39 price - it’s a steal and an incredibly under recognized useful budget reading tablet. Scale of 1-10 as a book reader I give it a 10. No question. More pros: surprisingly solid feel, no bending or creaking- really feels solid in the hand. Not too heavy but it’s not like so paper light that it feels flimsy. I recommend you get a case however cheap, because it is a little slippery to hold. Current OS on it is reasonably responsive and has not once ever crashed. Ok now some practical comparisons. As a tablet it is maybe a 4 on that same scale of 1 to 10: it is not super fast opening apps, the selection of fire available apps is poor, and you should accept that this is not a high end android or apple tablet. Yet, several streaming apps work flawlessly and you can watch media on it but the screen is a little washed out on color and lower resolution when your eyes compare to a high end tablet, or iPhone or 4k TV. The silk browser does work, just not super fast. The USB C charging port (!) was a splendid surprise, and the files app built into the OS let’s you surf a USB flash drive you can plus into that USB port which is surprising and kind of really cool FOR A THIRTY NINE DOLLAR TABLET! I did find that USB 3.0 maybe 3.1 works plugged into the USB C port but not USB 3.2. Last note: it has a standard headphone jack. Streaming audio including Spotify through headphones gives very very good sound. Shockingly the OS is sophisticated enough that you can plug a USB C to 3.5 mm female headphone adapter and plug headphones into that and it DOES stream the sound that way to headphones too. Sound quality seems identical either way. Portable, fun, great book reader, quite competent on card game apps and streaming apps including Netflix, Amazon prime, HULU, Disney, other free streamers like Crackle and Pluto and more; long lasting battery life, quite solid, lots of fun and so budget priced that if these capabilities sound appealing just buy the thing you will love it. Great toy to add to the small electronics fun gadgets in our lives. Update 11 22 23: one more positive to note: surprising but absolutely true: just discovered that Facebook's Messenger app will handle video calling and the result is extremely good - even shockingly good; sharp image, no dropped frames, perfect clean sound quality. Years ago it would have been impossible to imagine an inexpensive tablet gadget that could do video calls like that; yet, here we are. Outstanding!

So I only just got this and thought I'd share my initial review and hopefully answer questions that others might have that has been difficult to find answers for. Size differences As most have already seen, this version is different from the previous in shape and size, yes it is slightly smaller. For most users who had the previous version, the kicker is that your covers and cases etc. are no longer compatible. Also the Charger uses USB-C plug also which is different from the previous versions. In terms of performance This is night and day in comparison to the older versions. The older version was slick when it first came out but like most people know, the FireOS is basically Android and as more and more updates have been applied, the older version is now running really slow. So basically this new version hardware was tailored for the today's version of android thus it runs very fast and very slick, this is a very crucial issue. NO YOUTUBE KIDS APP The biggest issue anyone will encounter and is well known about is that this does not have the Google Play Store or accompanying services. That means that IT DOES NOT HAVE THE NATIVE YOUTUBE KIDS APP. There are many people on here that simply either don't understand what a native app is or simply confuse it with the main Youtube. I myself had multiple answers that failed to answer this basic question with multiple contradictory answers or reviews that failed to understand the question. Amazon FIRE tablets DO NOT HAVE YOUTUBE KIDS Apps. Amazon has their own Youtube.com app which it seems they created as the developer email address for that app is an amazon.com email address. When you click YOUTUBE KIDS link in that app it jumps to the browser and opens in the browser which is a terrible experience. It is strange given that on the fire TV, the YouTube app allows you to switch to kids profiles, if only Amazon would do that for their tablet youtube app. But until then What you have are 3rd party apps built by you know who on the AppStore that plays youtube. They are not native apps, nor do they support most of the functionality as is. They are not written by Youtube, Google or Amazon either, so if you want to give those apps your google login which is used for Youtube Kids then you do so at your own risk. YES YOU CAN INSTALL YOUTUBE KIDS NATIVE APP, BUT YOU HAVE TO DO IT YOURSELF. I don't know why nor will I try to even get into this very very old topic of not having youtube kids, but the GOOD news is that it is very simple and easy to get Youtube kids native apps on this 12th gen version. You don't need to be a modder or anything intense. But a simple web search will tell you how to do this. Just know that you will have to install 4 different google apps/services first to get the Play Store. This is even easier as you simply open the browser, download each of them from the website and Click to install. DONE AND DUSTED. Once you have the Play Store you can easily install any of the native youtube Kids apps or even the original Youtube app from google and even login to your tablet with your gmail account. I was able to do this in 30 minutes. With YouTube Kids installed. I am now able to give this 10 Stars. This is basically very decent hardware and latest OS for $60. You cannot go wrong with this as a kids tablet especially with the ability from Amazon to quickly lock this down. Touch Screen is extremely responsive I have struggled to find a decent priced kids tablet that is responsive enough to use the ANTON app without lag. This is the fastest tablet I have seen at this price point. For those that haven't used ANTON, it is by far the best app for teaching your kids. It has school derived lessons, I would recommend every parent should download ANTON. But it's writing lessons, needs a screen that is responsive and a fairly decent tablet. This tablet passes the ANTON test with a gold star. Sound is clear with some bass. It doesn't sound like a tin can. Sound quality is very loud and clear. Trust me, if you've been through the dozen kids tablets I have, you will be surprised how much of a let down it would be when you have poor sound. Kids need to hear clearly and this does it without issues. The Amazon AppStore itself is actually pretty good. All the apps we had on our old android tablet were available except for Youtube Kids. I'd imagine there are many more that are not available but most of the decent kids ones are on there including ANTON, ABC Kids etc I would think that since the FireTV Youtube app allows kids profiles, that Amazon would at some point do the same with their own tablet Youtube app. As it is right now this table is almost perfect especially once I was able to manually install play store and youtube kids easily. I'm ordering a second one.

The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is a versatile and affordable device that opens up a world of entertainment, information, and productivity. With its compact size, vibrant display, and extensive content ecosystem, this tablet is the perfect companion for on-the-go entertainment and everyday tasks. The standout feature of the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is its portability. With a 7-inch display and a slim profile, it easily fits into your bag or pocket, allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. Whether you're traveling, commuting, or simply relaxing at home, this tablet provides convenient access to a wide range of digital content. The vibrant 7-inch IPS display offers vivid colors and sharp details, making movies, TV shows, and e-books come to life. Whether you're streaming your favorite shows, reading e-books, or browsing the web, the display delivers an immersive visual experience. The tablet also features front and rear cameras, enabling you to capture photos and videos or engage in video calls with friends and family. The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet provides access to a vast content ecosystem, including thousands of apps, games, e-books, and more. With the Amazon Appstore, you can explore a wide range of apps and games tailored for the Fire tablet. The tablet also offers seamless integration with Amazon services, such as Prime Video, Prime Music, and Kindle Unlimited, allowing you to access a wealth of entertainment options with ease. The tablet is powered by a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and app usage. Whether you're checking emails, browsing social media, or multitasking between different apps, the tablet handles it all without lag or slowdowns. The expandable storage option allows you to add a microSD card, providing extra space for your apps, media files, and documents. The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet features Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant, built-in. With just a voice command, you can ask Alexa to play music, provide weather updates, answer questions, and control smart home devices. This hands-free functionality adds convenience and further enhances your overall tablet experience. Battery life is impressive, with the tablet offering up to 7 hours of mixed-use battery life on a single charge. This allows you to enjoy extended browsing sessions, movie marathons, or reading sessions without worrying about running out of power. The USB port ensures easy and convenient charging, whether you're using the included charger or connecting it to your computer or a compatible power bank. In conclusion, the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet is a compact and feature-rich device that offers a wide range of entertainment, productivity, and connectivity options. Its portability, vibrant display, extensive content ecosystem, and affordable price point make it an excellent choice for casual users, travelers, and those seeking an affordable tablet experience. Whether you're consuming media, staying connected, or tackling everyday tasks, the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet brings the world to your fingertips in a convenient and accessible way.

I was contacted by Amazon customer service bots after rating this item with one star. The one star stays so far because their "troubleshooting" with me revealed that the problem is a feature. Every once in a while, this thing will need a "software update" that requires wifi. If you happen to be away from wifi at the time, the device will disable itself until you're on wifi again. This is supposed to be a portable device, so one might find oneself away from private wifi quite often. Using public wifi is not a recommended practice for cyber security. I bought the device specifically to download Audible books and listen to them on the Audible app offline. I had to buy this device because Amazon decided to disable the Audible app on other sorts of devices. When might this disabling "feature" be inconvenient? Well, let's say you're listening to a book while on the local metro. No wifi in the tunnels. All of a sudden, the device disables, reverting to "setup wifi" mode. It will not allow access to anything in the device until a new wifi connection is established. If you're away from wifi for a while, the device just becomes useless baggage. Why can't Amazon developers just set this thing to update the software when next on wifi without disabling until then? Imagine being out in the wilderness wanting to use this tablet for whatever and finding yourself locked out of it. Worse than my metro example even. Update on Aug. 28, 2022: The Amazon Music app doesn't work properly and Amazon customer service doesn't have any advice other than to restart the device. That disables the device until next on wifi. Basically, you cannot download music to listen to offline. The Audible app isn't much good either. The one for Windows 10 had lots of nice features, but the one for the Fire tablet doesn't. The library of books cannot be organized and sometimes books disappear from the library. When they return, they do not return to where it was when last listening. I purchased a micro SC card that Amazon sells specifically for this device. It installed properly and the device says so. The apps, however (Amazon's Audible and Amazon Music) do not see the SD card and throw errors such as "SD card offline". Update on Sep. 18, 2022: I've timed the software update problem. While on wifi, the software update will download but not install. One cannot manually force the installation while on wifi. Instead, the device will wait for several hours and only after a few times of using the device while not on wifi will the downloaded software update begin to install. It does that automatically and there is no way to stop it. After today's disabling of my device while off wifi, it also lost the SD card (again). When this happens, the only choice is to "forget the SD card", which loses all one's data permanently. Then one has to try and reformat the SD card or buy a new one. Oddly enough, the settings still show that the data are there even though the apps refuse to see the SD card. I paid extra for no advertising and paid extra for the SD card. I was not looking for a bargain, but for a device that can properly play the Audible books I have purchased. If anyone has any idea about apps that can play Audible, I would love that. I had a stopgap with iTunes for a while, but now that also has been cut off by the Amazon/Apple cohort. My rating of this device remains a 1-star. It has potential, but the programmers/IT developers at Amazon obviously have some serious issues. They need to get their programs to work properly.